Magic Johnson and Larry Bird made multiple appearances in the 1980-81 Topps basketball set, leading to some more affordable ways to grab their rookie cards.
Modern Sports Card News
2024 Topps Five-Star Baseball Preview
2024 Topps Finest is set to return with its usual array of autographs and relics.
Sports Memorabilia News
Latest Topps Hobby Rip Night Set for Saturday
The Fall edition of Topps Hobby Rip Night is set for Saturday. One shop is turning it into a charity endeavor.
Business News
Panini Partners with The Brandr Group to Expand College Card Program
The company that helped secure deals with Ohio State, Texas and Nebraska for cards of current athletes will now help Panini America expand its college offerings.
Industry News
Fanatics Drops Plans for Pittsburgh Show
Fanatics says the short turnaround between its big sports gathering in New York and a planned show at PNC Park has led to the cancellation of the company’s second of three 2024 events.
Around the Hobby
Notes: Pete on Precious Metal; Bronny (and LeBron) Jerseys; Moon on Collecting
One company puts the Hit King on legal tender…Bronny James’ first pro jersey goes to auction…and Warren Moon’s favorite piece of memorabilia.
Editor’s Blog
The Improbable 1999 Pacific Kurt Warner Rookie Card Turns 25
It may have seemed strange at the time but putting the St. Louis Rams backup quarterback into a card set paid off for Mike Cramer in 1999.
- Joey Votto May No Longer Be a Player, But He Will Always Be a Collector
- Notes: Chrome Basketball Arrives; LeBron SI Shoot Jersey Auction; Panini’s New NIL Card Platform; Fanatics Auction
- Notes: Ohtani 40-40 Card Has Autographs, Parallels; Leaf CEO Leaves; Love Record; Wild Police Chase After Card Theft
- Yankees Oldtimers Weekend Brings Back Memories of 2009 Topps
Popular Stories
Notes: Suspects in $2.1 Million Card Theft in Plea Discussions
An update on the case against two men accused in a massive card theft earlier this year…a Bears fan loves to watch his team in solitude, but surrounded by memorabilia….MeiGray’s game-used NFL footballs…and Wemby beats LeBron at NBA Auctions.
- Long Forgotten Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Card Sells For $1.7M
- Wemby, Jordan, Stroud Lead Another Record Month in Card Grading
- 2023 Topps Composite Box Break
- Evel Knievel Cards, Collectibles Recall Thrills and Spills of a Daredevil
- Daylight Burglary at Nashville Area Shop Nets $40K in Cards
- Run of Retired Yankees Game Jerseys a Sight to See
- Ohtani’s Trading Card Deal Now Exclusive to Topps
- Sports Card Release Calendar: 8/30/24 – 9/5/24
- The 25th Anniversary of an Injury That Would Upend the Hobby
- Caught on Video: Smash and Grab at NorCal Hobby Shop
- No Tall Tale: Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Card Found In Old Grocery Store Earns SGC 10
- Colorado Man Sues Over Money Spent on Bogus Ruth Ball
- New 1920 “Shoulderless” Find Includes Two Babe Ruth Cards
- Notes: $500,000 Bounty on Topps NOW Triple Auto; The Diamond King Cooperstown Screening; More
- A Star is Born: Jackson Merrill Rookie and Prospect Cards
- Card Dealers at Fanatics Fest Give Positive Reviews
- 1984 Topps Football Set Bookended By 2 Hall Of Fame Quarterbacks
- NYC Area’s Two Big Weekend Sports Shows a Definite Contrast
- Baseball Trunk Sold for $75 Yields Incredible Find
- 2003 Ultimate Collection 1/1 Kobe Bryant Logoman Brings $1.5 Million